Local actress Thuso Mbedu said “words are failing me” at a L’Oréal Paris event in Johannesburg over the weekend.

14 August 2023

Published By Everything ZA

She was expressing her surprise and gratitude at being chosen as the first-ever L’Oréal Paris Sub-Saharan African ambassador. She said that she was speechless and that words could not express how honored she felt.

The phrase “words are failing me” is often used to express surprise, shock, or gratitude. It can also be used to say that a person does not know what to say. In Mbedu’s case, she was using the phrase to express all of these emotions. She was so surprised and honored to be chosen as the L’Oréal Paris ambassador that she literally could not find the words to say.

Mbedu’s appointment as the L’Oréal Paris ambassador is a significant moment for South African representation in the global beauty industry. She is the first black South African woman to be chosen for this role, and her appointment is a sign of the growing recognition of African beauty on the world stage. Mbedu is a talented actress who has already achieved great success in her career. She is also a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. Her appointment as the L’Oréal Paris ambassador is a win for South African representation and for diversity in the beauty industry.